
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the McMillan Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $1,000 (56 Rentals)
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2400 N Capitol St NW

Arcade Sunshine

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Banner Lane

Link Apartments® H Street

Capital Plaza Apartments

The Gale Eckington

Quebec House Apartments

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The Iris

518 Hobart Pl NW, Unit 1
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7th Flats

Zen Apollo

Adams Garden Towers

Howard Manor

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Rowan

Park East Apartments

Ellington Apartments

Avec on H Street

The Vintage

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Market House
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The Florian

The Metropolitan Apartments

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ONE501

Modera H Street

Affinity at 2M

2112 New Hampshire Avenue

The Clifton

The Shay

View 14

The Century
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136 Bryant St NW

2919 North Capitol St NE, Unit 2

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The 202

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Hanover 8th Street

Capitol View on 14th

Andover House

Jefferson Marketplace

AdMo Heights

Warder Mansion

The MO
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Highbridge

The Shaw

43 Girard St. NE, Unit English Basement

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City Ridge

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Zephyr at Wardman Park

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The Louis

WestEnd25

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Margarite

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529 Irving St NW

1301 Thomas Circle
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McMillan, Washington, DC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in McMillan?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| McMillan Studio Apartments | $2,002 | $1,070 | $7,759 |
| McMillan 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,678 | $1,315 | $10,000+ |
| McMillan 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,223 | $1,583 | $10,000+ |
| McMillan 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,181 | $1,901 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 56 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the McMillan Neighborhood of Washington, DC.
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Cheapest Available McMillan Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the McMillan area of Washington, DC is a Studio unit found at The Woodner priced from $1,248. LaSalle Park Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,315. Here are the most affordable McMillan apartments for rent in Washington, DC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Woodner | Standard Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,248 |
| LaSalle Park Apartments | One Bedroom Balcony | 1BR,1BA | $1,315 |
| Banner Lane | S6 | Studio,1BA | $1,456 |
| Adams Garden Towers | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,600 |
| 7th Flats | S2 | Studio,1BA | $1,618 |
| Howard Manor | Studio D | Studio,1BA | $1,624 |
| Link Apartments® H Street | S2 | Studio,1BA | $1,641 |
| Zen Apollo | Urban One - 550 | Studio,1BA | $1,650 |
| Park East Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,662 |
| The Gale Eckington | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath + Den - AD1 Affordable 60% | 1BR,1BA | $1,688 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in McMillan, DC
As of June 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the McMillan area is the $2.70 price per square foot PH0A Model at Hanover 8th Street in the in the Edgewood neighborhood starting from $2,338. The second greatest value McMillan apartment is the One Bedroom Model at Warder Mansion starting at $2,230 with a $2.65 price per square foot in the Howard University neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for McMillan apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hanover 8th Street | PH0A | Studio ,1BA | $2.70 |
| Warder Mansion | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.65 |
| Quebec House Apartments | 1 Bedroom H | 1BR,1BA | $2.71 |
| Ellington Apartments | 1 Bed - 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.27 |
| The Shay | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.03 |
| 43 Girard St. NE, Unit English Basement | 43 Girard St. NE | 1BR,1BA | $3.00 |
| LaSalle Park Apartments | Two Bedroom Balcony - Premium | 2BR,1BA | $2.40 |
| Affinity at 2M | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Plan F Market | 1BR,1BA | $2.84 |
| Arcade Sunshine | CELESTIAL | Studio ,1BA | $3.09 |
| The Gale Eckington | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath - A1 Affordable 80% | 1BR,1BA | $2.83 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleMcmillan, Washington, DC
Ranked #47
Among cities in District of Columbia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap McMillan Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in McMillan?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in McMillan is under $1,688.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in McMillan?
The cheapest apartment in McMillan is LaSalle Park Apartments which is listed at $1,315, while the average apartment in McMillan costs $7,783.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in McMillan?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 370 regular apartments in McMillan that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in McMillan?
Cheap apartments in McMillan have an average cost of $2,444 which is $5,339 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in McMillan.
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